MS in Applied Computing in Quantum Computing

at University Of Toronto

• Students must successfully complete six graduate level courses (totalling 3.0 Full Course Equivalents (FCEs)) as follows:
   

  • Two courses (1.0 FCEs) chosen from the Department of Physics’ course schedule.

  • Two courses (1.0 FCEs) chosen from the Department of Computer Science’s (CSC designator) course schedule.

  • Two required courses (1.0 FCEs): Communications for Computer Scientists (CSC 2701H) and Technical Entrepreneurship (CSC 2702H).
     

• An eight-month industrial internship, CSC 2703H (3.5 FCEs). The internship is coordinated by the department, and evaluated on a pass/fail basis. ‘Pass’ grades are awarded based on evaluations received from the industry/academic supervisors and submission of an appropriately written final report, documenting the details of the applied research conducted during the internship.

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in a related area such as physics, computer science, mathematics, or any discipline where there is a significant quantitative component. The completed bachelor’s degree must include significant exposure to physics, computer science, and mathematics, including coursework in advanced quantum mechanics, multivariate calculus, linear algebra, probability and statistics, programming languages, and computational methods.

• A standing equivalent of at least B+ (U of T 77-79%) in their final year (i.e., two terms) of undergraduate studies (the equivalent of 5 full credits, or 10 half credits).

• Achieved English-language proficiency according to the School of Graduate Studies requirements.

• Three letters of reference from faculty and/or employers, with preference for at least one such letter from a faculty member in Physics.

• A statement of purpose explaining the applicant's interest in quantum computing and objectives for the program.

• Applicants must indicate a preference for the concentration in Quantum Computing in their application. Admission is competitive, and students who are admitted to the MScAC program are not automatically admitted to this concentration upon request.

The tuition fees for MS in Applied Computing in Quantum Computing may vary from $50,000 to $80,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.